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Live from the Toronto Holocaust Museum: Talking zombies on Halloween Eve
31 Oct 2024
Michael Fraiman, producer of the Culturally Jewish podcast, discusses his audio drama 'Justice: A Holocaust Zombie Story,' which combines Holocaust education...
31 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat times from November 1 to November 8
31 Oct 2024
The article provides a schedule for Shabbat times, covering the period from November 1 to November 8 across various UK cities, including London, Bournemouth,...
31 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
Picture This: Chapter 27
29 Oct 2024
Yonah and Estee, a couple navigating the challenges of Estee's recent illness and the uncertainties of visiting family during Sukkot, engage in a conversatio...
29 Oct 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
The UPSHERIN VLOG! My 3 Year Old Gets His 1st Kippah and Haircut!
29 Oct 2024
The video showcases a personal and touching account of a family's upsherin, a significant Jewish rite of passage where a three-year-old boy receives his firs...
29 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Will we dance again?
29 Oct 2024
Following the devastating events of October 7, the Jewish tradition of finding joy amidst brokenness, particularly during Simchat Torah, offers a poignant re...
29 Oct 2024
Forward
After a year that divided many Jews, a Simchat Torah tradition of togetherness resumes in Brooklyn
23 Oct 2024
In the wake of deeply polarizing events related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Jewish community in Brooklyn is striving to unite for the annual Simchat To...
23 Oct 2024
Unpacked
10 Surprising Jewish Traditions You’ve Never Heard Of | Explained
23 Oct 2024
Jewish traditions encompass a rich tapestry of unique and often unexpected customs that have been cherished through generations. This video explores ten such...
23 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Why we must dance again on Simchat Torah
22 Oct 2024
In light of the recent tragedies affecting the Jewish community, Rabbi Dr. Raphael Zarum reflects on the importance of maintaining joy and resilience through...
22 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat and Simchat Torah times from October 23 to November 1
22 Oct 2024
This schedule provides key times for Jewish observances from October 23 to November 1, focusing on Shabbat, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah. It outlines t...
22 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar pre-Simchat Torah quiz
22 Oct 2024
Etgar's pre-Simchat Torah quiz is an engaging educational challenge that tests participants' knowledge of Jewish holidays and traditions associated with the ...
22 Oct 2024
Forward
Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
21 Oct 2024
This Simchat Torah, Jewish communities worldwide are balancing the traditional joy of the holiday with the somber memory of the attack that occurred on Octob...
21 Oct 2024
JTA
Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
21 Oct 2024
One year after the tragic attacks in Israel during Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah, the Jewish community grapples with balancing celebration and mourning. ...
21 Oct 2024
Forward
This remarkable story will help us dance on Simchat Torah
21 Oct 2024
The story of Gali Segal and Ben Binyamin, who survived a terrorist attack but lost their legs, offers a poignant reflection on celebrating Simchat Torah amid...
21 Oct 2024
Kveller
Now That My Kids Are Out of Jewish Preschool, It’s On Me to Keep Jewish Traditions Alive
21 Oct 2024
Jessica Tzikas reflects on the responsibility she feels to keep Jewish traditions alive in her family now that her children are transitioning from Jewish pre...
21 Oct 2024
JTA
How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief
21 Oct 2024
Celebrating Simchat Torah in times of grief is challenging, especially when marking the anniversary of tragic events like Hamas's attack on Israel. Rabbi Eli...
21 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Grape focaccia
21 Oct 2024
This recipe for grape focaccia is a flavorful and timely dish for Sukkot, highlighting the seasonal harvest of grapes around this Jewish holiday. The recipe ...
21 Oct 2024
Forward
Sinwar, Sukkot and what Netanyahu needs to do now
18 Oct 2024
In the midst of Sukkot, Israel's announcement of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's assassination poses significant challenges for the nation's leadership. Jodi Rud...
18 Oct 2024
Forward
We bought the viral Amazon ‘tuchus’ boxes for Sukkot. What does that say about us?
16 Oct 2024
A new viral sensation among Jewish families has emerged from Amazon's marketplace: cardboard boxes mislabeled for the Sukkot holiday with the Hebrew letters ...
16 Oct 2024
Lilith
Building Justice: Lessons from Sukkot
16 Oct 2024
Sukkot, often arriving quietly after the intense holiday period of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, serves as a powerful reminder of the sacred duty to address ...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Peppers stuffed with aubergines and cheese
16 Oct 2024
A delightful recipe perfect for Succot festivities, this guide walks you through preparing peppers stuffed with aubergines and cheese. Featuring a blend of m...
16 Oct 2024
JTA
Building a sukkah doesn’t make sense this year in Asheville. But we can see the stars already.
16 Oct 2024
Joanie Terrizzi reflects on her decision not to build a sukkah in Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene, emphasizing communal needs over personal...
16 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Sixteen soups to warm up with this Succot
16 Oct 2024
With Succot, the Jewish festival where meals are often eaten outdoors, heralding the soup season, this collection features 16 diverse recipes ideal for al fr...
16 Oct 2024
JTA
I realized the depth of my Israeli trauma after a rocket exploded while I was circumcising a baby
16 Oct 2024
Rabbi Hayim Leiter shares a deeply personal account of how his Israeli trauma surfaced one year after Oct. 7, a day marked by repeated air-raid sirens while ...
16 Oct 2024
JTA
UK group urges families to ‘save a seat in the sukkah’ for hostages in Gaza, in a new take on a Jewish tradition
16 Oct 2024
During the Sukkot festival, the Board of Deputies of British Jews is encouraging the Jewish community to honor hostages held by Hamas by reserving a space fo...
16 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
The pages of Ecclesiastes are now the pages of our lives
16 Oct 2024
Exploring personal experiences and profound reflections, this piece connects the loss and introspective teachings of Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) with contemporary...
16 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Cries of sadness and shouts of joy
16 Oct 2024
Rabbi Avi Killip explores the complex dynamics of joy and sorrow during Simchat Torah celebrations, particularly in the shadow of recent traumas reminiscent ...
16 Oct 2024
eJewishPhilanthropy
Designing with intention: The sukkah as a relational sanctuary
16 Oct 2024
The article explores the concept of the sukkah during Sukkot as a space for intentional connection and healing amidst modern challenges like the COVID-19 pan...
16 Oct 2024
Forward
The urban sukkah: In NYC, they’re on rooftops, terraces, sidewalks and more
16 Oct 2024
In New York City's dense urban landscape, creative adaptations allow Jewish communities to celebrate Sukkot despite the lack of private outdoor spaces. From ...
16 Oct 2024
Tikvah
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Meir Soloveichik on the Meaning of the Jewish Calendar
16 Oct 2024
Rabbi Meir Soloveichik discusses how the Jewish calendar serves as an instrument for national cohesion and cultural memory, illuminating the connection betwe...
16 Oct 2024
JTA
Meet the pop-up etrog sellers of Kew Gardens, Queens
15 Oct 2024
Every year, the streets of Kew Gardens Hills in Queens host a vibrant tradition of pop-up etrog markets in anticipation of Sukkot. These temporary stalls, of...
15 Oct 2024
Forward
Forward archive: Sukkos program recorded at the radio station WEVD
15 Oct 2024
A Sukkot program was recorded at the radio station WEVD, capturing a moment of cultural and religious significance for the Jewish community, as reported by t...
15 Oct 2024
Hadassah
Threads of Eternity
15 Oct 2024
Carol Ann Schwartz reflects on the enduring Jewish traditions maintained during difficult times, specifically in light of the recent events surrounding Octob...
15 Oct 2024
Rationalist Judaism
The Lie of Achdus
15 Oct 2024
Natan Slifkin critiques the superficial understanding of 'achdus' or unity emphasized during Sukkot, arguing that true achdus involves proactively taking res...
15 Oct 2024
My Jewish Mommy Life
GET READY FOR Yom Kippur with ME!
15 Oct 2024
As Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, approaches, many families engage in various preparations to spiritually ready themselves for the solem...
15 Oct 2024
JTA
Israelis are decorating their first sukkahs since Oct. 7 with symbols of the crisis since
15 Oct 2024
As Israelis prepare for Sukkot, many are using the holiday to highlight the ongoing crisis regarding hostages held by Hamas since the October 7th attacks. Re...
15 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
What should we think about when we are sitting in the succah?
15 Oct 2024
The discussion focuses on the theme of attention, especially relevant in today's digital-heavy environment, and how it pertains to Jewish rituals, particular...
15 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
The Etgar Succot quiz
15 Oct 2024
The Etgar Succot Quiz is a fun and educational exercise testing knowledge on the Jewish festival of Succot (Sukkot), celebrated primarily in Israel for seven...
15 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Shabbat and Yom Tov times from October 16 to October 25
15 Oct 2024
Detailed information is provided for the observance of Shabbat and Jewish holidays from October 16 to October 25, covering Erev Succot, Succot, Shabbat Chol ...
15 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Fifteen fabulous bakes and desserts for a special Succot
15 Oct 2024
Highlighting an array of delightful recipes perfect for celebrating Sukkot, this article features a variety of easy-to-make desserts and bakes to enjoy durin...
15 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
Pear, ginger and choc chip loaf
15 Oct 2024
Sarah Mann-Yeager presents a delectable parev recipe for a pear, ginger, and chocolate chip loaf, perfect for Shabbat afternoons. This moist cake combines th...
15 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
I will be dancing for my Safta on Simchat Torah
15 Oct 2024
In the face of recent and historical tragedy, this personal reflection contemplates the challenging emotions surrounding the celebration of Simchat Torah, pa...
15 Oct 2024
Between The Lines
‘And You Shall Dwell In Booths’
14 Oct 2024
Gary Rosenblatt reflects on the Sukkot festival, highlighting the contrast between its themes of fragility and protection with the current struggles facing I...
14 Oct 2024
Jewdicious
The Solace to Discover Purpose: Sukkot
14 Oct 2024
Andrew Rashkow explores the spiritual essence of Sukkot, emphasizing how the holiday's tradition of dwelling in a simple, temporary sukkah promotes internal ...
14 Oct 2024
Jewish Chronicle
This Simchat Torah must be a day of true joy and support for Israel
14 Oct 2024
In light of recent tragic events, Rabbi Leo Dee reflects on the complexity of celebrating Simchat Torah amid mourning. He draws parallels with historical Jew...
14 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
A Nation United
13 Oct 2024
Cindy Scarr's article captures the vibrancy and historical significance of the ancient Jewish mitzvah of Hakhel. Set in Chevron, it follows a mother, Tzofia,...
13 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
A Song Remembered
13 Oct 2024
Cindy Scarr reflects on the bittersweet end of the Tishrei holiday season, focusing on the exhaustion and chaos of managing holiday activities and family dyn...
13 Oct 2024
Mishpacha
“My Husband Gets Very Tense During the Yom Tov Season”
13 Oct 2024
Many experience heightened stress during the Yom Tov season due to the additional expenses, responsibilities, and changes to routine. This stress can lead to...
13 Oct 2024
Forward
Forgiveness has its limits: a Yom Kippur reflection on justice
11 Oct 2024
Dan Perry reflects on the limits of forgiveness during Yom Kippur against the backdrop of recent geopolitical and personal acts of malfeasance. He examines J...
11 Oct 2024
Forward
Atoning during a war feels impossible. Instead, resolve to do better
11 Oct 2024
Unitha Cherry reflects on the struggles of observing Yom Kippur amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting the challenges of pursuing the Jewish ...
11 Oct 2024
Emes Ve-Emunah
Loving God as a Father - and Forgiveness
11 Oct 2024
With Yom Kippur approaching, the prayer "Avinu Malkeinu" serves as a poignant reminder of the dual relationship Jews have with God—as both a loving father an...
11 Oct 2024